Slow Cooker Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    364 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Slow Cooker Meatballs

These slow cooker meatballs are Italian style and made with ground beef, parmesan cheese, herbs and spices. They're slow simmered to tender perfection in the crock pot and are perfect served over spaghetti or as a hearty appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray
  • 28 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. If it's hard to get everything to mix together, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time until a smooth mixture forms.
  3. Shape the meat into 1 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Broil the meatballs until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. Top the meatballs with a sprinkling of parsley and parmesan cheese, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 622mg (26%) Potassium 1309mg (37%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1160IU (23%) Vitamin C 21.6mg (24%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 6.5mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Potassium 1309mg 28%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1160IU 23%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 6.5mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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